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жизнь — meaning in English

zhizn

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English meaning

  • life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  • livelihood noun A means of earning enough to live on, such as a job, trade, or income source.
  • living adj Alive, currently existing (as opposed to dead or extinct).

Senses

жизнь is used for these senses in English:

  • life (uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
  • life Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
  • livelihood A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). [from 14th c.]
  • living (uncountable) The state of being alive.
  • living Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood
  • living A style of life.

life — full definition

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
  5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

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